Quick Facts: Hillsborough High senior Kerri Hamersky is a four-year member and leader of the varsity swim team. Hamersky is a team captain and the lone HHS female on the roster to compete all four years on the team.
Coach Todd Sudol says: “Kerri’s unique because she’s the only one who came out as a freshman and I give her a lot of credit for that. She kind of had to do it on her own. I give her a lot of respect for that. Kerri’s a tough kid and she’s a leader.”
Here are some of Kerri Hamersky’s favorites:
Favorite Athlete: Michael Phelps. He has unbelievable determination and heart.
Favorite Team: New York Yankees
Favorite Class/Subject: Bio 2. I love learning about how extraordinary the human body is.
Favorite Food: Peanut butter and banana sandwiches. It’s simple but its good pre-race food.
Favorite TV Show: The Secret Life of the American Teenager. It’s cheesy but addictive.
Favorite Movie: Titanic. The story line is incredible and it always makes me cry.
Favorite Musical Group: Rihanna. They have a real fast beat, which I listen to before my races.
Favorite Book: Anything written by Nicolas Sparks. I love romance and his style of writing.
Best Role Model: My grandmother. She’s overcome so many obstacles in her life, including a battle with uterine cancer last year. I hope to be like her when I grow up.
Biggest Athletic Moment: Getting my varsity letter when I was a freshman. It was one of the best moments in my athletic career.
Age Learned How to Swim: 7.
Best Stroke: Freestyle (long distances).
Ocean or Pool: Pool. I’d rather deal with chlorine than salt.
Michael Phelps or Natalie Coughlin: Michael Phelps.

